• Familiarize participants with types of scaffolds, components, and their
• Understand scaffolding standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EN, local codes).
• Identify common defects, hazards, and unsafe practices in
• Recognize the correct procedures for safe scaffold assembly and
• Evaluate load capacities and stability to prevent
• Identify environmental and operational risks, including fall
• Perform detailed inspections and maintain proper records.

Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals

• Overview of scaffolding systems and types (e.g., tube and coupler, system scaffolds, mobile scaffolds).
• Components of scaffolds and their
• Relevant standards, codes, and
• Roles and responsibilities of scaffolding

Day 2: Erection, Dismantling, and Stability Principles

• Safe procedures for scaffold erection and
• Key stability factors: base plates, ties, and
• Load calculations and
• Assessing environmental factors (e.g., wind, soil).

Day 3: Inspection Procedures and Hazard Identification

• Daily, weekly, and periodic inspection
• Common defects: corrosion, improper assembly, missing
• Identifying hazards: falls, collapsing structures, and falling
• Practical session: On-site scaffold inspection

Day 4: Safety Systems and Risk Management 

• Fall protection systems: guardrails, toe boards, safety
• Ladder and access point
• Emergency response and rescue
• Real-life case studies of scaffold-related

Day 5: Practical Application and Documentation

• Hands-on scaffold inspection with real
• Documenting findings and creating inspection
• Developing corrective action
• Final assessment: theory and practical